Maersk and Inmarsat Maritime have signed an agreement to upgrade Inmarsat satellite communications services across Maersk’s global fleet of approximately 340 container ships.
The agreement will see bandwidth enhancements rolled out across Maersk’s entire fleet of owned container ships between 2025 and 2026. These upgrades are part of Maersk’s strategic roadmap to facilitate unified connectivity and transforms its vessels into fully operational floating offices as well as providing crews with improved connectivity.
The concept of ‘floating office’ is aimed at revolutionising vessel operations through an advanced digitalisation strategy, expanded cloud-enabled solutions, and a more cohesive operational infrastructure, enabling future advancements in automation-focused operations and potentially autonomous operations as well.
The partnership with Inmarsat Maritime plays an important role in enriching application availability and performance – thereby supporting our digital transformation at sea. No less important, it also fosters a better working environment and well-being for our crew members – ensuring that our vessels are not only workplaces but also connected homes away from home.
… said Karthikeyan Arumugam, Senior Product Manager at Maersk
Connectivity onboard is crucial for seafarers. According to The 2024 SEAFiT Crew Survey, reliable internet access was deemed vital by 91% of respondents for maintaining emotional and recreational connections with loved ones.
Our long-term partnership with Maersk is tailored to meet the evolving demands for maritime connectivity. Our connectivity solutions are designed to integrate seamlessly with Maersk’s operational framework, ensuring a robust, secure, and continuous flow of information between ship and shore
… explained Ben Palmer OBE, President, Inmarsat Maritime.
